Mar 12, 2013
I really would like to have some benchmarks, some timetables so that we can report to our veterans that we are moving forward with this.
Mike Coffman
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Mike Coffman is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Colorado's 6th congressional district from 2009 to 2019. During his tenure, he served on various committees and was known for his work on military and veterans' affairs, as well as his focus on fiscal responsibility. Coffman has a background in the military, having served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve, which influenced his legislative priorities. He was also involved in local politics prior to his congressional career, serving as the Colorado State Treasurer and in the Colorado House of Representatives. Coffman was known for his moderate stance on several issues, including immigration reform and education. He faced challenges in his re-election campaigns, particularly in a changing political landscape in Colorado. After losing his seat in 2018, Coffman has remained active in various community and political initiatives, although he is no longer holding public office.
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Mar 12, 2013
Why does it appear that there has been a misappropriation of funds appropriated for the purpose of research for Gulf War Illness that seems to be diverted for other purposes?
Mar 12, 2013
Why wasn't--why weren't the findings of this research published for peer review purposes?
Mar 12, 2013
Chronic multisymptom illness is real and cannot be reliably ascribed to any known psychiatric disorder.
Mar 12, 2013
I find the conduct of the Veterans Administration embarrassing on this issue in terms of their treatment of veterans.
Mar 12, 2013
If there were Gulf War veterans in senior positions in the Veterans Administration, I don't think we would be here today.
Mar 12, 2013
I am asking the same questions many fellow Gulf War veterans have; namely, how is this unique set of veterans being treated by the VA?
Mar 12, 2013
I remember it very well, having been there myself as a Marine Corps officer.
Mar 5, 2013
Corruption is so pervasive. In your view, are we making any gains on this problem?
Feb 12, 2013
I think that--it is odd that you--that VA would not know exactly how many people when asked are providing work to help our veterans.
Feb 4, 2013
There was a dismal failure in the VA following its own policy and CDC guidance in addressing Legionella.
Feb 4, 2013
And all you have to do is look at the history at the Pittsburgh VA to know that it was preventable.
Feb 4, 2013
There is a glaring disparity between what VA accepts responsibility for and what CDC and others attribute to the VA.
Feb 4, 2013
I look forward to finding out what we learn here today and reviewing what the Subcommittee learns.
Feb 4, 2013
I almost did not come to this hearing because there is no point in me being here and wasting my time if I have not had a chance to prepare.
Feb 4, 2013
VA is committed to providing the highest quality of care that our Veterans have earned and deserve.
Feb 4, 2013
I expect the VA to contact my Subcommittee staff and in a bipartisan fashion we will chart out a road ahead.
Feb 4, 2013
There must be an accounting for the failures that have been identified through hard evidence.
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